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VERSENE™ 220

INCI: Tetrasodium EDTA

Overview

A chelating agent - For industrial use only. This is a dry, crystalline version of VERSENETM 100 Chelating Agent. It is useful in formulating dry products or where the total water content of a product must be kept to a minimum. It also offers freight savings over VERSENETM 100 Chelating Agent. Because VERSENETM 220 Crystals is a crystallized product, it contains less impurities than VERSENETM 100 Chelating Agent.

Formulation benefits
  • Chelating Agent
  • Cost in Use
  • Low Use Level
  • Suitable for Clear Systems
Applications
BlushesEyeshadowFoundationMascaraLaundry DetergentsBaby ShampooConditionerHair ColorShampooStyling Aids/FixativesBody CareBody Wash

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Water phase

Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.

Functional role

Preservative system — protects the formula from microbial growth.

Pairs well with

  • A chelator to boost efficacy
  • pH-adjusted water phase

Handling watch-outs

  • Verify the system covers your full pH range and packaging type.
  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
Dow
CAS
13235-36-4

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